An amphitheater at the natural entrance of Carlsbad Caverns.
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An amphitheater at the natural entrance of Carlsbad Caverns.
A field of prickly pear cacti at Carlsbad Caverns.
A field of prickly pear cacti at Carlsbad Caverns.
A view of Carlsbad Caverns.
Carlsbad Caverns has numerous speleothems, or cave formations. One of them is known as "cave bacon," due to the vertical formations' resemblance to bacon.
Carlsbad Caverns has numerous speleothems, or cave formations. One of them is known as "cave bacon," due to the vertical formations' resemblance to bacon.
Carlsbad Caverns has numerous speleothems, or cave formations. This formation is known as a column, and it occurs when a stalactite and a stalagmite grow into each other.
Carlsbad Caverns has numerous speleothems, or cave formations. This formation is known as a column, and it occurs when a stalactite and a stalagmite grow into each other.
The natural entrance of Carlsbad Caverns.
The natural entrance of Carlsbad Caverns.
A view of the Carlsbad Caverns natural entrance from inside the cave. Humidity from the cave condenses in the cooler surface air, producing a faint fog.
A view of the Carlsbad Caverns natural entrance from inside the cave. Humidity from the cave condenses in the cooler surface air, producing a faint fog.
Carlsbad Caverns has numerous speleothems, or cave formations. These formations in this image are stalagmites and are located near the natural entrance of the cave.
Carlsbad Caverns has numerous speleothems, or cave formations. These formations in this image are stalagmites and are located near the natural entrance of the cave.
A cholla cactus with yellow fruit
A cholla cactus with yellow fruit
A panorama image of the natural entrance to Carlsbad Caverns.
A panorama image of the natural entrance to Carlsbad Caverns.
A view of Carlsbad Caverns.
Stalactites at the Carlsbad Caverns Natural Entrance
Stalactites at the Carlsbad Caverns Natural EntranceStalactites at the entrance to the natural entrance of Carlsbad Caverns.
Stalactites at the Carlsbad Caverns Natural Entrance
Stalactites at the Carlsbad Caverns Natural EntranceStalactites at the entrance to the natural entrance of Carlsbad Caverns.
A view of Carlsbad Caverns' natural entrance from the interior of the cave.
A view of Carlsbad Caverns' natural entrance from the interior of the cave.
Amistad National Recreation Area includes the Amistad Reservoir, a man-made lake along the border of Texas and Mexico. This image shows the bridge portion of US 90 as it crosses the reservoir.
Amistad National Recreation Area includes the Amistad Reservoir, a man-made lake along the border of Texas and Mexico. This image shows the bridge portion of US 90 as it crosses the reservoir.
A female mule deer, called a doe, forages near the Caverns of Sonora in Texas.
A female mule deer, called a doe, forages near the Caverns of Sonora in Texas.
Amistad National Recreation Area includes the Amistad Reservoir, a man-made lake along the Texas and Mexico border. It is fed by the Rio Grande, Devils River, and the Pecos River, among others.
Amistad National Recreation Area includes the Amistad Reservoir, a man-made lake along the Texas and Mexico border. It is fed by the Rio Grande, Devils River, and the Pecos River, among others.
Amistad National Recreation Area includes the Amistad Reservoir, a man-made lake along the Texas and Mexico border. It is fed by the Rio Grande, Devils River, and the Pecos River, among others.
Amistad National Recreation Area includes the Amistad Reservoir, a man-made lake along the Texas and Mexico border. It is fed by the Rio Grande, Devils River, and the Pecos River, among others.
Amistad National Recreation Area includes the Amistad Reservoir, a man-made lake along the Texas and Mexico border. It is fed by the Rio Grande, Devils River, and the Pecos River, among others. Prickly pear cacti are common along the banks of the reservoir.
Amistad National Recreation Area includes the Amistad Reservoir, a man-made lake along the Texas and Mexico border. It is fed by the Rio Grande, Devils River, and the Pecos River, among others. Prickly pear cacti are common along the banks of the reservoir.
A detail image of the bulbous cave formation known as "cave popcorn" in the Caverns of Sonora.
A detail image of the bulbous cave formation known as "cave popcorn" in the Caverns of Sonora.
A series of speleothems, or cave formations, in the Caverns of Sonora. A prior waterline can be seen in the formations where the color changes from primarily white (formations formed in the air) to more beige (formations formed underwater). In addition, the previously submerged formations are larger than the ones that formed above the waterline.
A series of speleothems, or cave formations, in the Caverns of Sonora. A prior waterline can be seen in the formations where the color changes from primarily white (formations formed in the air) to more beige (formations formed underwater). In addition, the previously submerged formations are larger than the ones that formed above the waterline.
These sections of the Caverns of Sonora were carved by the wind, rather than by water. As such, they have smooth walls.
These sections of the Caverns of Sonora were carved by the wind, rather than by water. As such, they have smooth walls.